Exploring the challenges of doctored images, the authenticity impact of AI tools, and the importance of verifying image provenance, while emphasizing individual responsibility in seeking truth amidst rampant misinformation.
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban TikTok if its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance, doesn’t sell it off. We talk about why, what happens next, and how likely it is that the app will be banned. Then, how a photoshopped image of Kate Middleton undermines trust in photography. And finally, a new report reveals how your car may be tracking you without your knowledge — and how that might raise your insurance bill.
Today’s guest:
- Kashmir Hill, features writer at The New York Times
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